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Britney Spears' attorney wants Jamie Spears to resign as guardian of her daughter's estate, without the multi-million dollar payment she requests.
In a new court filing obtained by CNN on Tuesday, Mathew Rosengart claims that although Spears' father said in a filing last month that he would eventually resign, Rosengart wants him to resign "today, before he is suspended."
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"Britney Spears will not be intimidated or extorted by her father. Mr. Spears also has no right to try to hold his daughter hostage by setting the terms of her removal. It is not about him, it is about his daughter's best interests. , which by law require his removal. Even leaving aside the legal issues that require his prompt departure, if he loves his daughter, Mr. Spears should resign now, today, before he is suspended. It would be the right and decent thing to do. do, "he added.
CNN reached out to Jamie Spears' legal team for comment.
Mr. Spears is requesting approximately $ 2 million to cover legal and administrative fees, as well as a payment for "continuing to do everything possible to keep up with the music, advertising and entertainment business," as stated indicated in a judicial file of August 12.
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The singer's father has been the guardian of her estate for 13 years.
But in two separate court hearings this summer, Britney Spears described the arrangement as abusive and said she wanted her guardianship to end.
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Jamie Spears maintains that he has consistently acted in his daughter's best interest as a curator.
The next hearing is scheduled for September 29.
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